Train-A-Palooza Model Train Show
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Love model trains? Head out to the Grapevine Convention Center for Train-A-Palooza on March 8 & 9! Show hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The 11th Annual Train-A-Palooza will include sales tables working model train layouts and train-related toys. The show features 14,000 SF of exhibits and sales tables as well as working train layouts provided by:
- TCA North Texas Chapter (O guage Thomas the train layout)
- North Texas T-Track (N guage)
- North Texas Brick Society (Lego layout)
- Texas Special (O guage layout)
- On30 Outlaws (O guage layout)
- Custom layout by Merle Wait (O guage layout)
- DFW O Scale Modelers (O guage layout)
- And the Choo Choo Express trackless train will provide train rides in the parking lot.
The entry ticket price for the public will be $10 for Adults, $2 for children 11 years of age to 18 and children under 10 years old are free with accompanying adults. All scouting organizations members in uniform will be admitted free. Admission will provide access to the train show both days and to the Lone Star Hi-Railers huge three rail O guage model railroad layout inside an actual 65 foot-long baggage car, located in the historic Grapevine railyard area.
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